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New laptop windows 11
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2026 3:49 pm
by susiesusie
Any recommendations for downloading windows 11 package without the huge cost windows charge. . Im based in girne. Thank you in advance.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2026 5:17 pm
by uccaball
I loaded Windows 11 pro onto my new laptop last month from
https://www.gamers-outlet.net/en/buy-wi ... oft-global
Easy to do. No problems, works fine - all for £6.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2026 6:56 pm
by susiesusie
Thank you. Please could you tell ne the difference between pro retail and home OEM. Would you know which is the best to download . Just need it for basic stuff etc.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2026 7:06 pm
by uccaball
Retail means you can transfer to another machine in the future. OEM means it will be linked to the motherboard of your laptop and is non transferable (it is usually cheaper).
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Tue 20 Jan 2026 7:49 pm
by susiesusie
Ok. Thank you for your help. Really appreciate it.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Wed 21 Jan 2026 9:06 am
by susiesusie
Ok. Gone on site. Registered as it says feel a bit nervy with giving bank card details etc. Obviously they need paying. With all the fraud going on..is it safe. What's to stop them taking more than the cost ?. Site is an American one. ? Unsure.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Wed 21 Jan 2026 12:30 pm
by uccaball
It is always a risk buying anything online these days. I have bought Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office from them without any issues. They have 38000 reviews on Trustpilot (4.6). Sometimes products look too cheap to be legitimate. However, large computer companies buy millions of licences for Windows products at a time. Those they don't use they sell for pennies to third party companies. If you are worried, buying directly from Microsoft might be the best option.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Wed 21 Jan 2026 12:33 pm
by susiesusie
Thank you for your reply. Much
Appreciated
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 8:47 am
by susiesusie
Went ahead with the site and paid. Was expecting to download to my laptop. Gave 3 options what to do next. 1. Ring either of 2 numbers. (Not worked) did not understand the other 2 . Gave up in the end. . Thankfully only £14 wasted. Rang a computer repair shop to see what they charge.
Over £100 for windows 11. Alone! Only needed it for excellent and word. Will manage without as laptop only vost £200. ! . Sure it was easy for someone with good computer skills. Sadly that puts me our of the equation.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 9:09 am
by alphamike
Have you thought of trying out free Libre Office which has similar functions to MS Word and Excel?
https://www.libreoffice.org/discover/libreoffice/
You can download directly from the website (dropdown choice for downloads at top of page)
Or you can download from Microsoft Store
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9pb80 ... n-GB&gl=TR
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 11:59 am
by tutor4u
Libre Office EXCELLENT Same as word & Excel
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
by uccaball
Unfortunately installing Windows 11 or any operating system isn't as straightforward as just downloading a file and then clicking "run". There are good tutorials on YouTube, but you will need access to the internet and a usb drive. Could you take the activation key you have bought (it's in your account if you login) to a computer shop and ask them to install windows for you? It would only cost them time as you already have bought Windows? Should be a lot less than £100.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
by Keithcaley
uccaball wrote: ↑Fri 30 Jan 2026 12:13 pm
Unfortunately installing Windows 11 or any operating system isn't as straightforward as just downloading a file and then clicking "run". There are good tutorials on YouTube, but you will need access to the internet and a usb drive. Could you take the activation key you have bought (it's in your account if you login) to a computer shop and ask them to install windows for you? It would only cost them time as you already have bought Windows? Should be a lot less than £100.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 30 Jan 2026 9:43 pm
by susiesusie
Thank you. Libra was easy. And more importantly
Very straight forward. Not bothered about losing some change on the other. Well directed method Which I cannot complete. All posts well received and many thanks
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Thu 05 Feb 2026 5:41 pm
by kibsolar1999
susiesusie wrote: ↑Fri 30 Jan 2026 8:47 am
Went ahead with the site and paid. Was expecting to download to my laptop. Gave 3 options what to do next. 1. Ring either of 2 numbers. (Not worked) did not understand the other 2 . Gave up in the end. . Thankfully only £14 wasted. Rang a computer repair shop to see what they charge.
Over £100 for windows 11. Alone! Only needed it for excellent and word. Will manage without as laptop only vost £200. ! . Sure it was easy for someone with good computer skills. Sadly that puts me our of the equation.
do i get it correct, your laptop was 200 GBP?
if so, it most probably is not possible to run win 11 due to old hardware.
the questions (ring numbers) could be an indication...
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Thu 05 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
by susiesusie
My laptop came with so called free windows 11 however I had to sign up for another year to get it at a cost of over 100 stg.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 06 Feb 2026 8:25 am
by frugal90
Google "Linux mint" as an alternative
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Fri 06 Feb 2026 8:48 am
by alphamike
susiesusie wrote: ↑Thu 05 Feb 2026 9:09 pm
My laptop came with so called free windows 11 however I had to sign up for another year to get it at a cost of over 100 stg.
Sounds a bit suss to me.
Re: New laptop windows 11
Posted: Sat 07 Feb 2026 7:46 am
by frugal90
It is not suss at all, just Google it to find out. Up to you!